MEDIUM
CVE-2024-1040
CWE-327Published: February 1, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
4.4
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Gessler GmbH WEB-MASTER user account is stored using a weak hashing algorithm. The attacker can restore the passwords by breaking the hashes stored on the device.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-1040 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 4.4.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.High
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
gesslergmbh2 product(s)
web-master firmwareweb-master
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
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https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-032-01Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-032-01Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2024-1040
CVSS Score4.4 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-327
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedFeb 1, 2024
Related CVEs (CWE-327)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-1040 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.